Katy, Texas vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 9.5% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,867 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Katy, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher